[BaadAssGremlins] Was Gas Odor / Gremlin Gas Tank

[AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx]

I know I am extremely lucky to have been able to get new gas tanks for
my Hornet's. That problem for me is solved for the rest of my life. But
knowing how cheap AMC had to be I had a thought. Has anybody tried to
see if a Spirit or SX-4 gas tank would fit? I don't know if they are
still available new but it is worth a shot for you Gremlin guy's to
check out. Or maybe get a good used one that is better than the one in
your car.
"Doc"



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• From: <twa1950@xxxxxxxxx>
• Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:13:00 -0700 (PDT)

Yea Doc and the biggest problem is you can't find a new one LOL.

Terry

AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

Charlie there's nothing amazing here. These are just problems I
encountered on my own cars and friends cars over the last 35+ years.
Being a professional mechanic and fabricator amongst other occupations I
have had for over 40+ gives me an advantage especially with Hornet's and
Concords. The Gremlin with a different gas tank probably has the same
systems and the same problems.
"Doc"

To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: GrublinX@xxxxxxx
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2006 18:59:54 EDT
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Gas odor

Doc my friend you are indeed a wealth of information. Absolutely amazing!

Charlie

 

In a message dated 6/21/2006 3:46:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time, AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx writes:

Hornet's have no expansion tanks. The tank is vented to a roll over
valve above the rear axel on the drivers side frame rail and vented to a
charcoal canister under the hood which saves the fumes until the engine
is started and then they are sucked into the carb. Form personal
experience I have seen the main metal fuel line that goes to the fuel
pump on the pass side of the car rust out above the middle of the rear
axel. The metal vent line that is soldered into the tank that the rubber
hose connects that goes to the roll over valve I have the solder break
loose from the tank. The rubber "O" ring that seals the fuel tank sender
leak along with hair line cracks at the sender mounting flange in the
gas tank. Also as strange as it seems the top of the tank can rust
through when dirt holds moisture between the tank and the trunk floor. I
would also replace every rubber fuel line in the whole car. All of the
above problems I have encountered in my 2 Hornet's and other friends
Hornet's and Concords that I have worked on in the last 30-+ years. I
eliminated the charcoal canister and the lines in both my Hornets and
made a fuel tank vent like the late 60's Rambler Americans had but kept
the roll over valve. Also the 22 gallon gas tanks installed after 74
some time in place of the 16 gallon tank is still available for around
225-250$ since they are the same as an Eagle and fit the earlier 16
gallon tank cars with only minimal modifications. I have 2 of the newer
22 gallon tanks in both cars. If you have a tank problem don't waste
your time on any of them sealer kits. Been there done that, I ended
buying and installing a new tank anyway. A new tank is well worth the
money in the long run. The sender locking ring is also available along
with the tank from your local non-chain auto parts store and Kennedy
American has NOS senders.
"Doc"

 

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